The overall absence of Joe Gomez from the Liverpool squad set to face Leicester Metropolis within the Carabao Cup might characterize a foul omen for Jurgen Klopp’s aspect.
Extra particularly, a worrying indication that Trent Alexander-Arnold might not but be prepared to start out for the Reds of their subsequent fixture – a visit to London to face Ange Postecoglu’s high-flying Tottenham aspect.
“Nights off altogether for Alisson, Joe Gomez, Andy Robertson, and Mohamed Salah,” Theo Squires wrote within the Echo’s stay matchday weblog.
“When you’ll be able to nonetheless name upon Darwin Nunez, Luis Diaz, Dominik Szoboszlai, Alexis Mac Allister and Virgil van Dijk, in reserve, Liverpool ought to have greater than sufficient to get the job completed tonight.
“Gomez’s absence is fascinating although. He’s had a terrific begin to the season, however might trace that Trent Alexander-Arnold isn’t essentially going to be match to start out away at Spurs this weekend.”
It has but to be confirmed by the membership if this idea is anyplace close to near the reality, although it’s additionally price making an allowance for that the 26-year-old isn’t the one notable admission from the matchday squad.
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The No.66 had just lately returned to coaching after making progress in his restoration from a hamstring harm sustained within the 3-0 win over Aston Villa.
One other absence forward of our conflict with Spurs on the weekend could be an enormous blow, particularly making an allowance for how powerful a sport it seems to be from the outset.
To be fully honest to our backup choices, nevertheless, Gomez has carried out outstandingly effectively regardless of the absence of our first-choice right-back and Virgil van Dijk previous to our 3-1 win over West Ham United.
There’s no query we’ll be rejoicing on the potential sight of Trent again in motion on the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, although nobody ought to be throwing toys out of the pram ought to our No.2 be requested to fit into the backline as soon as extra.
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